Chapter 23

Everyone’s gaze moved from Melissa to me instantly. Even though no one knew who I was under the mask, everyone envied me at that moment. I gave Melissa a straightforward glance, then slowly placed my hand in Enzo’s palm amidst her furious gaze. Enzo straightened up, one hand on my waist, while the other held mine. Then, we danced to the music.

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“Oh my gosh! They are such a lovely couple!” “Yeah! Look at their masks. Definitely a pair.” “Who’s that girl? She has a great body!” “I think she’s more attractive than Melissa.”

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Countless compliments floated into my ears, as I glanced at Melissa out of the corner of my eye to see her face twisted into an ugly expression. She was biting down hard on her lips, and I could tell she was about to explode from anger. I couldn’t describe the feeling that swelled up in me at the sight. Perhaps it was the thrill of getting my revenge, but pity stood out more.

Poor Melissa had sold her kindness to the devil.

“Eyes on me!” Enzo said suddenly, tightening his grip on my hand.

‘I withdrew my gaze from Melissa.

“I’m a little upset that you’re being inattentive.”

Enzo lowered his eyes to look at me, his breath burning like flames on my face.

cue to spin in a circle, then fall

on my face, as he said in a low whisper,

was fierce and passionate. His nimble tongue easily pushed my lips apart

to my senses when Enzo held me by the waist and straightened

didn’t last for long. Someone suddenly grabbed my wrist in the next few seconds and yanked me out from Enzo’s

my sight. Without hesitation, she raised her arm

so quickly that I could only close my eyes

the expected pain didn’t come, and I heard Enzo

gripping Melissa’s wrist and deflected the slap meant for me. Melissa turned her head

fiancée!”

Enzo glanced at Michael, directing the question at him. Michael cleared his throat, trying to maintain what little poise he had as he replied, “I did promise you that. But the truth is that a Rogue attacked

It was time.

mask on my face

 

silence, Melissa suddenly burst out in a heart-wrenching

You’re dead! Dead!” she screamed as though she

around Melissa, trying to soothe her as much as possible. But I wasn’t

the front of Melissa, “Look at

were wide as panic crept in her eyes. Her chest rose and fell violently, and the bones in

“Impossible… Impossible…!”

pushed Ellen away as she backed up and muttered continuously to herself. Then, as though all the strength had left her body, she crumpled

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